Staff Nurse - Internal only

Note that this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful
. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse at Ward 2, Woodland View Hospital.

34.5 hours per week

Hours will be worked on a rotational shift pattern of day and night shifts with weekend commitment.

This post is offered on a permanent basis.

As an NMC registered nurse you will be part of the nursing team providing a high standard of person centred care within Ward 2, a 30 bedded ward for older adults who require complex NHS care, palliative care or end of life care.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with time management is essential. You will be required to work effectively with the multidisciplinary team, ensuring evidence based practice and the highest level of care. You will have a key role in providing safe, effective person centred care at all times.

• You will be a registered nurse with current NMC registration;
• Working knowledge of Ayrshire & Arran’s Policies and Procedures;
• Ability to keep relevant skills/knowledge updated and documented;
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills;
• Be able to supervise and provide mentorship role to students and junior staff;

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Senior CN Lynn McLaughlin (Ext. 22394 or Direct Dial No.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case by case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.